10 Christmas Gifts to Buy in Rome

10 Christmas Gifts to Buy in Rome

There is something truly magical about  a Christmas day in Rome. What makes a Roman Christmas special? The answers can be many: the international crowds, the sparkly decorations, the extra-sized Christmas trees and the multiple opportunities to bring happiness to the world with the right Christmas gift.

I will present you with 10 of my favorite ideas for a suitable holiday gift that you can buy in Rome during Christmas.

1.   Cashmere Sweaters.

Cashmere Sweater, Image by the United Colors of Benetton

One of the most appealing Christmas gifts you can come up with in Rome is a soft cashmere sweater. We recommend Max Mara or the United Colors of Benetton for your holiday outfit shopping spree. Wrap your gift  with golden Christmas-inspired paper for an optimal ‘’ Christmas Surprise’’ effect!

Just stroll down the trendy Via del Corso and the upscale Via dei Condotti for a glimpse of some prominent Italian brands, and you can also find an accessory to match the chosen sweater with.

2.    A box of cured meats and Italian authentic cheeses is a traditional Christmas gift that you can purchase in many Rome locations.

Foodie Christmas Box, Image by North Pole

Most Italian stores will give you the opportunity to sample their offerings of quality meats and artisan cheeses before you make your final selection. You can purchase a vacuumed salami and prosciutto,  wrap them together with hand-made cheeses and pasta sauces, and combine your foodie box with a bottle of sparkly champagne or aromatic Pinot Noir.

We recommend a stop by DOL – Di Origine Laziale, a boutique store that offers varieties of locally-produced cheeses and cured meats. You can sample most goods in the cozy dining area of the shop.

Di Origine Laziale ristorante, Via Domenico Panaroli 35 (Centocelle)

3.  Quality leather goods

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A chic leather accessory is the perfect Christmas gift to take home with you and surprise your loved ones. You can buy a fancy leather bag or a leather belt at the historic Mancini shop, specialized in leather goods. Its amazing location just a few steps away from the Pantheon is convenient for both tourists and locals headed on a shopping spree.

A family business running since 1918, Mancini produces all of its offerings by hand.  Besides belts, the store offers luggage bags and wallets.

Mancini: Via della Palombella 28, Rome, Italy, +39 06 686 1485

4.  Murano Glass

Murano Glass by Amazon

The iconic Murano glass can be found in so many different locations around Italy and is the perfect addition for your home or an office. And of course, it makes an astonishing Christmas gift for those on a flexible budget.

For your Murano purchase, head out to Zerlina, one of the most popular Murano stores in the Rome to buy glass art at reasonable prices.

Address: zerlina, Via del Lavatore, 32, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

5.  A Masterfully-wrapped Edible Christmas gift.

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Edible Christmas gifts are popular in Rome during Christmas time. You can purchase wine, jams and veggies and wrap them in a fancy Christmas paper.

If you have decided to go that road, we recommend the Campagna Amica market near the Circus Maximum for your shopping adventure. What is unique about this market is its commitment to locally – grown and fresh products. The market is held every weekend from the morning until mid-afternoon. While you shop for your Christmas dinner, you can stock your fridge with fresh organic offerings, or bring a Christmas gift box to your loved ones.

6. Perfume from Essenzialmente Laura:

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A scented candle is a great way to bring a special light to your holidays. Visit Essenzialmente Laura for a  Roman inspired gift, be it a perfume bottle or a candle. The perfumes it features are based on influences from the Giardini di Aranci, an organic orange market producers in the territory of Rome. Besides a fancy Christmas candle, you can purchase a home spray for your loved ones and bring some holiday vibes to their homes.

Essenzialmente Laura – Via dei Coronari 57, 00186 Rome, Italy

7.  Glass from the ‘’Sempre Natale’’  Store

This shop is conveniently located in the bustling Piazza Navona area. In this cozy fashion boutique,  you can find unique Christmas handmade glass decorations that you can attach to your Christmas tree. ‘’Sempre Natale’’ is the name of the store which translates into the melodic title ‘’Always Christmas’’.

These glass figures  are of unique shapes and styles and are the perfect addition to your Christmas-inspired tree or home.

8. Unique Household Items

A creative household item can be the right way to mark the holidays and many Roman buy those as a gift for their family and friends.

For a household gift, we recommend a trip to Dcube, a small store located near the Pantheon. There you can find designer’s gadgets and trendy household items of every color.

Opening hours are from 11am to 10pm.  DCube has another outlet at 42 Via de’ Crociferi, open  from 10am to 8pm.

DCube Store Address: 38 Via della Pace
Operation Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11am-10pm

Address: 42 Via de’ Crociferi
Operation Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10am-8pm

9. Painted Ceramics 

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Hand-painted ceramics is the perfect Christmas gift to buy in Rome. Spoons, bowls and tea pots are all an amazing ”made in Italy” Christmas present idea.

You can find a vast selection of hand-painted ceramics at the small L’Artigianato store where you will choose among a wide variety of pottery gifts, including jars, bowls, and spoons, from regions like Umbria and Sicily. Prices range between €5 and several hundreds of euros.

L’Artigianato,  84 Piazza Navona

10.  A Box of Chocolates

Last but not least, a box of chocolates to your loved ones is the perfect way to mark the Christmas season.

We recommend Valzani Chocolates in Trastevere, which have been in business since 1925, and still preserve some of their unique decors up to date.

Address: Via del Moro, 37a/b